POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic physical and/or social support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
- With guidance from teachers reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
- Assists students as needed with physical tasks e.g. getting on/off bus taking off/putting on outerwear carrying lunch trays assisting with transferring students from area to area using the restroom etc.
- Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students assisting with or performing catheterization procedures changing diapers performing transfers e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
- On a frequent routine basis report student performance especially changes in performance to the special education case manager.
- As needed become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
- Collect student related data as directed.
- Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Director Principal or Process Coordinator
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
- Previous experience working with children is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- 9 month position
- Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
- Nonexempt
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority